What next for Alexander Isak as Liverpool and Newcastle begin final transfer window chapter

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Alexander Isak has been effectively "on strike" at Newcastle.

Once it becomes clear that he is stuck at Newcastle until at least January, Isak will surely just knuckle down.



Liverpool has so far shown no sign of pursuing any alternatives to Isak, despite the front line looking a man light, and so there's every chance that it will return to the chase in January if it ends the summer empty-handed

Taking it as a given that Isak does at least come back to the team, he may nonetheless struggle for form, and find himself on the end of an increasingly untenable relationship with the fans.

In that sense, the looming transfer deadline may actually change very little for Liverpool

It will continue to keep a close eye on the situation, ready to make another move when given encouragement.

But with Newcastle naturally unwilling to grossly overpay for a rushed replacement in what remains of the window, that encouragement will surely not be forthcoming in the next few days

There's little more that Isak can do until September 1, with the Magpies continuing to effectively call his bluff regarding reintegration; Liverpool could roll the dice once more with an improved bid, but all signs point to this saga extending beyond the summer